Honor Jack Layer Eagle Scout

Senate Resolution No. 1145 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Jack A. Layer upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Jack A. Layer, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Jack A. Layer joined Cub Scout Pack 177 in Orchard Park, New York, when he was six years old; a little more than 12 years later he officially reached the title of Eagle Scout after earning 25 merit badges and completing 175 volunteer hours as well as several camps; and WHEREAS, In 2011, Jack A. Layer moved with his family to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he joined Troop 352; and WHEREAS, Currently a freshman at the University of North Carolina School of Arts, Jack A. Layer was accepted into the School of Filmmaking and has taken a strong interest in directing and cinematography; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding citizens of this Nation; and WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned by only five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting for many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Jack A. Layer filmed a recruitment video for the Fine Arts Department of his alma mater, Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina, where it will be shown at freshmen orientations as well as on the school's website; and WHEREAS, Jack A. Layer's perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school, his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to congratulate and honor Jack A. Layer on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jack A. Layer.